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On Facebook, the team wrote: “With half term upon us, large swell and cross/offshore winds on the north coast, surfing was definitely an option for the day for many people.

“The team were called this afternoon to reports of bodyboarders being swept north, under the cliffs at Porthtowan. A potentially dangerous position with the tide halfway in and still pushing.

"On our arrival both bodyboarders were found to be safe and well ashore, if not a little shook (sic) up after their ordeal. One had managed to make it to shore around the rocks themselves. The other had been assisted ashore, by we believe, an un-named rescuer.

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“To enjoy learning to surf safely our advice would always be to learn at a lifeguarded beach, or out of season, with an experienced instructor or surf school. They would be able to take you to the safest beaches for learning based on swell, wind and tidal conditions.”